EMT-P - Plasma Center | Sign-On Bonus Eligible + Day 1 Benefits!

BioLife•Pittsburgh, PA

48d•$24 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Paramedic in Pittsburgh, PA! Are you a compassionate EMT-Paramedic looking to make a real difference? We're looking for someone like you to join our team in Pittsburgh, where you'll work alongside dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping others. At our organization, you'll find more than just a job-you'll find a supportive, fun, and mission-driven culture where your work truly matters. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your career, we offer a path forward with real opportunities for advancement, including leadership roles. The Plasma Center Medical Support Specialist EMT - P is responsible for delivering safe and efficient quality nursing care to patients. This role involves examining patients, administering prescribed medicine, and facilitating healing and comfort. The position requires advanced knowledge of operational procedures and tools, obtained through extensive work experience and vocational or technical education. Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and donor notification of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

Requirements

Applies basic principles of medical history documentation under supervision, ensuring accurate patient records.
Understands patient safety protocols and applies them under supervision in care settings.
Performs basic phlebotomy tasks such as blood draws under supervision, following established guidelines.
Conducts simple electrocardiography tasks under supervision, understanding basic operational procedures.
Utilizes medical terminology appropriately in routine patient care situations with guidance.
Maintains Basic Life Support certification, ready to respond to emergencies.
Prepares patients for medical procedures under supervision, providing clear instructions.
Inputs patient data into digital systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Conducts patient interviews, handling basic inquiries with ongoing coaching.
Performs blood testing procedures, interpreting results under supervision.
Responds to medical emergencies, following center SOPs effectively.
Assesses donor eligibility based on medical history and physical examination findings.
High school diploma or equivalent to including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements
Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: EMT-Paramedic
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification
Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy
Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist
Two years in a clinical or hospital setting

Responsibilities

Work under limited supervision for non-routine situations
Lead daily operations and train, delegate, and review the work of lower-level employees
Examine patients and administer prescribed medicine
Ensure accurate patient records by documenting medical history
Apply patient safety protocols in care settings
Perform phlebotomy tasks such as blood draws following established guidelines
Conduct electrocardiography tasks, understanding basic operational procedures
Utilize medical terminology appropriately in patient care situations
Respond to medical emergencies following center SOPs
Assess donor eligibility based on medical history and physical examination findings
You will determine donor eligibility; to include, proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
You will evaluate donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
You will support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
You will manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
You can be a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.